Planning Forum 28 June 2016
Building Control Awards • I am delighted to say that Wycombe Leisure Centre won “Best Inclusive Building” at the Central LABC Building Excellence Awards on 22 April. As a regional winner, it is automatically entered into the national finals in London on 28 November. The architects will deliver the trophy to the leisure centre for it • to be displayed there with the framed winner’s certificate. • I am so pleased with this because I know how much effort was made to provide inclusive sporting facilities, particularly between building control and the architects, so the recognition is well deserved.
Building Control Awards We also won in two other categories which will also be entered into the national finals in November: Best Individual New House – Detached House – Turnstones, • T ylers Green
And • Best Small Housing Development - Mark Stone Homes, Old Kiln Road development
Government reforms 1. Changes to planning application fees 2. Permission in principle 3. Brownfield register 4. Small sites register 5. Neighbourhood planning 6. Local plans 7. Expanding the approach to planning performance 8. T esting competition in the processing of planning applications 9. Information about financial benefits 10. Section 106 dispute resolution 11. Permitted development rights for state funded schools 12. Changes to statutory consultation on planning applications
Government reforms 1. Changes to planning application fees 2. Permission in principle 3. Brownfield register 4. Small sites register 5. Neighbourhood planning 6. Local plans 7. Expanding the approach to planning performance 8. T esting competition in the processing of planning applications 9. Information about financial benefits 10. Section 106 dispute resolution 11. Permitted development rights for state funded schools 12. Changes to statutory consultation on planning applications
Permission in Principle ‘PIP’ • Cross over between ‘plan making’ and ‘decision taking’ • Does not replace ‘normal’ planning permissions – they continue in parallel • Two stages: – PIP Permission in Principle – TDC Technical Detailed Consent • PIP + TCD = planning permission • Community involved via the plan making process, or when a PIP application is made
Stage 1: ‘PIP’ • A bit like an ‘enhanced’ allocation – In a local plan // neighbourhood plan // brownfield register – Not on EIA developments – But also on application to the LPA – for small sites not allocated • ‘In Principle’ matters are: – Location (red line) – Uses (residential, or primarily residential) – Amount – within a range • Will set out the ‘prescribed particulars’ – Set the parameters for the next stage – cannot be reopened – Cannot use conditions
Stage 2: TDC • 5 and 10 weeks for TDC determination • Single application • S.106 negotiated at this stage • PIP + TDC = Planning Permission • No statutory requirement to consult at this stage
Brownfield Register • Making the ‘HELAA’ (Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment) more formalised • Sites on the Register will have ‘PIP’ • Issues of public consultation as the HELAA is not subject to consultation.
Pilot competition in processing apps • A bit like Building Control: the applicant can approach ‘approved providers’ to assess their planning applications • Registration and validation, consultation, site notices etc etc would be with the approved provider • The decision would still rest with the LPA • Fees set by the provider
Pilot competition in processing apps • We have to become the first choice for applications within WDC • What does that mean for our customers?
Planning and Sustainability Rationale On Purpose C ollaborative A ccountability Quality Responsive R espect Sustainable and V alue for Money Development Responsible A daptability C hallenge How What Running a business, understanding costs, understanding value
Constructive Dialogue Decide Announce Defend We, us Them, you Conversations Presentations Discussion Position, campaign Look for common ground Look for differences Share data Share convenient data Avoid problems (unless there is a Share problems solution that works for you) Work on solutions together Work on solutions independently Understand Know, fight, win, announce Recognise many views “he knew he was right” Work for the ‘greater good’ Score points Owning up to mistakes Covering up mistakes
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